Gokokuin Temple
東京都
Kaneiji's first sub-temple, where the 3rd shogun Iemitsu dedicated a Daikokuten — an Ueno Seven Lucky Gods site
Founded
1625
Type
Temple
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8 min walk from Ueno Station Park Exit
10-18 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo
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Temple
Founded 1625
401 years
Enshrined Deity
大黒天
摩訶迦羅天
Overview
Gokokuin, a sub-temple of Kaneiji, is known as the 'Ueno Daikokuten' and enshrines Daikokuten, the god of wealth and harvest. It is part of the Ueno Shichifukujin pilgrimage circuit and draws many New Year worshippers.
Origins
Founded in 1625 by Shojun, Tenkai's disciple, as the first sub-temple of Kaneiji. In 1639, the 3rd Shogun Iemitsu donated a Daikokuten painting, establishing it as 'Ueno Daikokuten.'
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